erikahollister's Journal, 19 Nov 23

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I haven't been going to the gym, but I have been working hard at rehabbing an apartment. I raised my kids in this house and it's a bit nostalgic for me to be in there making it beautiful again. I was taking a break in the dining room and remembered a Thanksgiving in 1997 - the last year of my extended natal family. That year, both my folks died and my half-sister defected brom the family, taking her kids with her. Now, of course, my family has grown again with grandchildren. It's going to be time to sell that old house soon - times change. At 69, it's time for me to no longer be painting rentals and spending money on maintenance. At the moment, I'm taking pride in this lovely house (1785) that I renovated from a wreck to a gracious beauty. And in the meantime, I'm getting some good exercise sanding and painting the walls, and preparing to sell it next year.

91.5 kg Lost so far: 35.5 kg. Still to go: 0.8 kg. Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

View Diet Calendar, 19 November 2023:

367 kcal

Fat: 36.51g | Prot: 9.00g | Carbs: 2.62g. Breakfast: Trader Joe's Organic Heavy Whipping Cream, Trader Joe's Goat Milk Brie. Lunch: Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie. more...

Losing 0.5 kg a Week

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Here's a bonus: A nice Thanksgiving video - how to have a great healthy (keto style) holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pCFYkTLuT0. It's sensible without going too crazy on diet - while staying festive.

19 Nov 23 by member: erikahollister

Let’s see some gorgeous photos please! I LOVE OLD HOUSES

19 Nov 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023

I have sold a bunch of houses. I would recommend taking pictures as that way you can remember them.

19 Nov 23 by member: -MorticiaAddams

rehabbing is tons of work. enjoy those memories

19 Nov 23 by member: jenjabba

Erika, you sound busy....and dare I say it...peaceful. I'm hoping that your stress levels have dropped, sounds like you have made some decisions and are marching forward. Great drop!

19 Nov 23 by member: debrafrederick

So last week i spent over 2500 on a water leak at the water heater site. Today the hot water went out and they are telling me 2200 to install new water heater. 1150 sq ft house 1 shower 2 sinks. Im getting other bids but im furious right now. Such is the crappy part of owning rentals.

19 Nov 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023

I agree with Deb. Your activities sound so peaceful and enjoyful. 😌 Nothing wrong with doing what you enjoy to be active at all! It's a double win! 😉 I'd also love to see the house, love old houses! Nice loss! 👏